Plus Fitness Woodvale Franchisee named People's Choice Winner!!

2 Nov. 2017

It is no secret that one of the most important aspects in the
success of a Franchise business is the commitment, passion and hard work that
is invested by the Franchisees and their staff. We are extremely proud of our
hardworking, dedicated and passionate Franchisees and we love hearing about,
and sharing stories of their achievements both within our network as well as
the great work they do in their everyday lives.

One
such passionate Franchisee is Michelle Dunlop. Michelle joined the Plus Fitness
family back in December 2012 when she opened Plus Fitness Woodvale in WA with
her son Jon. Since the beginning Michelle has run a great club that is well
known in the area as being an incredibly inviting gym with a fantastic
atmosphere.

Outside
of Plus Fitness Michelle is also a strong advocate, driver and contributor for
local community based volunteer work. Co-founder of 'The Grief Centre of WA', a
not for profit organisation providing free support and understanding to the
bereaved, Michelle is also the Founder of 'Street Friends WA' which has now
been operating for ten years and is a charity that prides itself on helping the
homeless community of WA. This amazing charity takes to the streets to care for
between 150 - 200 people of all ages, both male and female and every Thursday
night they are supported by around 30 volunteers which now even includes their
own Street Doctor and Hairdresser.

Michelle's
continued, long term hard work and determination to help others has recently
seen her nominated in the WA Volunteer of the year Awards, a nomination that
resulted in Michelle being awarded the ‘People’s Choice Volunteer of the Year’.
When asked how she felt about the award as well as the nomination Michelle had
this to say;

"It has been a great pleasure to serve
those doing it tough on the streets, and at least for one night of the week
they are fed, clothed and have warm provisions and kindness extended"

Michelle
went on to say;

"I have seen firsthand from my own life
experience of losing my mother to cancer when I was 6 years old, and also my
vocational experience, that lives can be broken through unresolved and
unsupported grief. We have seen the impact of this work enable many people to
feel supported in their sadness, as they navigate a very difficult
journey".

In
addition to Michelle’s well-deserved award, she is also being honoured in a
very special way after being contacted by the Commonwealth Games 2018 Committee
and advised that she has been chosen to be part of the ‘Queens Baton Relay’
which will enable the baton to make its way to the opening ceremony of the
Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in 2018.